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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1992-06-10, Page 11Warden Robert Fisher cuts the ribbon off the new East Wawanosh council headquarters June 5, with the help of N.D.P. representative Robin Dunbar on the left. Ernie Snell, M.P.P. Murray Cardiff, Rev. Peter Tucker and Winona Thompson watch. Wingham library cuts hours THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10,1992. PAGE 11. B elgraveThe news from Compiled by Helen Stonehouse Phone 887-9487 Students perform at second annual spring recital Thursday The Wingham branch of the Huron County Public Library will be open three hours a week less to cuts costs and allow libraries in Belgrave and Bluevale to stay open. The decision was made by the Huron County Library Board at its May meeting and reported to Huron County Council Thursday. John Doherty, Reeve of Goderich and chairman of the Cultural Ser­ vices Committee told County Council the board had no choice because it was committed to the council's budget guidelines but had been refused permission to close two of seven smaller branch libraries. Tumberry and Morris townships refused permission, required under Study questions operation costs Despite the fact a suitable site has yet to be found for a new Huron County landfill site, studies are under way as to how best to fund the ongoing costs of operation of the site. In a report to the Waste Manage­ ment Steering Committee, County Engineer Denis Merrall suggested that an up-front capital expenditure, along with tipping (user) fees, is the only way to make the site pay for itself. Looking at three groups of scenarios, Mr. Merrall saic "without front end financing on tht project, revenues are very sensitive to waste flows. If there is a reduc­ tion in waste flows, it may not be possible to sufficiently increase tip­ ping fees to recover costs as the export of waste enters the equa­ tion." The proposal is that $4 mil­ lion in up-front financing be spread over six years would make the pro­ ject feasible even if there is a reduction in the amount of garbage being deposited in the landfill. Two organizations become one The Ontario Home Support Association, Meals on Wheels Ontario and the Ontario Associa­ tion of Visiting Homemakers, amalgamated recently at a joint conference. The new provincial body is known as the Ontario Community Support Association. The group will offer education standards, the opportunity to share experiences with fellow members and support of people in the community. Jean Young, executive director of Town and Country Homemakers has been elected president of the association. the Public Libraries Acts, to close the Belgrave and Bluevale libraries. That left the library board having to operate the libraries even though there is no money in the budget for their operation. The board decided to make up the difference by clos­ ing the Wingham Branch on Tues­ day evenings. The board reconfirmed its deci­ sion to close the Belmore branch, even though residents in that com­ munity have been most active in protesting the closure. Libraries in Ethel, Walton, Brucefield and Crediton also closed at the end of May. Reeve Doherty read a statement outlining the Board's budget cutting efforts. He pointed out that pay equity hit the library especially hard, driving up costs at the same time the County Council was ask­ ing the board to hold the line. That meant the library had to actually cut back, just to hold the line on expenditures. Only after taking measures such as cancelling a "needs study" and equipment acquisitions, and reduc­ ing the amount spent on book and materials purchases did it look at closing smaller branches. Statistics show, he said, that the Huron library already is near the top in the province in the number of books circulated per staff member so effi­ "For Your Haying Needs"... Now In Stock *Baler Twine * Bale Tarps * Hay Inoculant PIG STARTER SPECIAL Pre-Wean Hot Nursery Premium For the Month of June Only — ^DAUPHIN INFEED & Supply DUNGANNON WALTON 529-7951 1-800-665-5675 887-6023 ciency is not a problem. "We’ve been pinching pennies for some time but the time comes when they can't be pinched any more." The budget squeeze is not an excuse for closing branch libraries, he said. He pointed out that two of the four citizen appointments on the Board are from Morris and Tumberry townships. Kinsmen hold calendar draw The winners of last week's calendar draw are: Saturday, May 30, Kim Eadie, Holyrood, $50; Sunday, May 31, Barry Halenby, Holyrood, $500; Monday, June 1, Kim and Todd Edgar, Wingham, $50; Tuesday, June 2, Bill and Nicki Glassier, Wingham, $50; Wednesday, June 3, Anna Marie Kieffer, Bluevale, $50; Thursday, June 4, Mrs. Oscar Schefter, Wingham, $50 and Friday, June 5, Bill Kieffer, Bluevale, $100. People Mrs. Frances McCammon and her sister Miss Ruth Lockridge of Islington spent a few days last week visiting with Edgar relatives in the Wingham and Belgrave area. The second annual spring recital by students of Mrs. Sylvia Procter was held Thursday, June 4 al Knox United Church in Belgrave. Students participating were Laura Sinclair, Justin, Jennifer and Lisa Black, Rebecca de Boer, Peggy Procter, Matthew Campbell, Courtney McGee, Steven and Michael McBurney, Kim and Charlotte Bouwers, Kristyn and Sjaan Gerth, Amy and Aaron Barnes, Kendra Hopper, Julie ...FOR A JOB WELL PONE We are here to help you on your construction projects. Just call us. Also: •Basement Excavation >Sewer •Water Lines •Parking Lots or Site Development •Septic Tank Installations •Floor and Wall Concrete Forming .00 Ton Off Farmers: We Do Liquid Manure Tanks SIP BRUINSMA EXCAVATING LTP. - GODERICH - 524-8668 Hopper, Tracy and Tim Robinson and Jennifer, Ryan and Julie Sanders. The evening consisted of a variety of piano solos and duets as well as a guitar solo by Sjaan Gerth and a recorder solo performed by Tim Robinson. A well deserved social time immediately followed the recital in the Sunday School room of the church.